Student flats in Katowice

Katowice districts and universities

Most university faculties and colleges in Katowice are located in the Śródmieście district. This has many advantages. Here you will find a great many faculties of the University of Silesia (e.g. on ul. Bankowa, home to the University of Silesia rector's office, the Faculty of Physics and the Faculty of Social Sciences), WSTI (ul. Mickiewicza), the Academy of Physical Education and the Academy of Fine Arts. In the centre of Katowice, as this part of the city can be called, you will also find CINiBA. This area is very popular with students.

Ligota is known as the student district for several reasons. The most important is that the Medical University of Silesia, which has an excellent reputation, is located on ul. Medyków. The district is also home to halls of residence of the University of Silesia, the University of Economics and the Medical University of Silesia. If you decide to live in this part of the city, you can be in constant contact with students and become part of the community. In addition, you will find the editorial office of the university radio station EGIDA here. There are also colleges offering selected courses. Bus and rail connections are well developed here.

The Academy of Music is located closer to Osiedle Paderewskiego. Students of this academy can choose to live in a very interesting and popular district. Osiedle Paderewskiego is a pleasant, quiet and well-liked area. It is close to the centre and green spaces, which is a big advantage. Near "Paderewa" you will also find the Silesian Library, which students use frequently.

One of the more popular universities in this Silesian city is the University of Economics, whose main buildings are located near ul. 1 Maja. This street connects Śródmieście with the Zawodzie district. You can get here by bus and tram from other cities and from the centre of Katowice.

Piotrowice is not associated with higher education. Nevertheless, there are colleges here. Keep this in mind if you decide to study at the Górnośląska Wyższa Szkoła Handlowa. This district is some distance from the centre of Katowice, so it is worth looking for flats in this area.

Types of student flats in Katowice

Katowice is also student-friendly thanks to the many different flats to rent aimed at this group. What are these student flats in Katowice like? They are located in the same districts as the faculties and universities. They also do not require renovation or additional furniture. In Śródmieście, Osiedle Paderewskiego, Ligota and elsewhere, flats are available in various configurations. Studio flats are the most popular. You can also rent two-room flats or even larger ones. This is a good option for friends or for those who value comfort. Every flat to rent in Katowice offered by REMAX Gold has a bathroom and a kitchen.

Rental terms

As a student, you need to look carefully at the terms of renting a flat. What matters is the agreement and its terms, the fixed and additional charges, and the deposit, which is always refundable. The deposit protects the owner against damage and gives the tenant a sense of security. The deposit is usually equal to one month's rent (or two months' rent). Monthly costs should include the service charge, the rent and charges for heating, water, electricity and possibly gas.

Rental prices

Rents for studio flats in Katowice are usually below 900 PLN. Of course, a lot depends on the condition of the student flat in Katowice and its location. Prices are usually higher in Śródmieście. Rents for flats with several rooms start at 1,300 PLN. It is worth remembering that the costs can be shared between flatmates.

If you want to find a flat in good condition quickly and efficiently, take a look at the listings of the Katowice-based estate agency REMAX Gold. The agency's online search engine will show clients which listings are currently worth choosing. Contact our staff via the online form. Hurry – the academic year starts in October!